Hello everyone, I'm back and in action! I'm still a bit sad that no one else has reviewed, but hopefully Pepa will keep me going...Anyways, get ready for drama, action, and Carnaval! Ok maybe some of that, but not in copious amounts :P Enjoy!
"Carnaval...That magical time of year, when anything can happen."thought Raphael, as he flew towards his furry friend. He had been happy to take Luiz to the club he usually hung around during Carnaval. It was hoppin', poppin', and sizzlin' like bacon grease. The Branch usually was up-beat and a place ladies frequented. Raphael was a lady-killer, and could sway any Toucan he desired there. But he had his eye for only one...
"Hey Raffy, what's up? Ready for Carnaval?" said Luiz, interrupting Raphael's thoughts, as he approached the roof. "Yes Meu Amigo, the real question is are you ready to party?" Luiz nodded, as he danced around. Raphael laughed and Luiz said "I'm all pumped up brother!" said Luiz excitedly. Though he was fairly nervous on the inside. Nervous about another Bird Club, and there reaction. But he trusted his friend, Raphael, to smooth over his relations with the birds. Raphael always seemed to know what to say. Raphael looked around for something. Luiz looked at him questioningly.
"What you looking for Raffy?" "Well, Meu Amigo, I'm looking for a quick way to the club where we're going...I'm hoping there's an easier route than you just walking." said Raphael, quickly flying up. He looked around for anything that could make the trip easier. He quickly spotted a rail near Luiz's apartment complex, and noticed a trolley coming.
"Hey Luiz, quick get downstairs and take the trolley!" said Raphael diving down quickly. Luiz hesitated for a moment, then rushed downstairs. He ran as fast as his legs could take him. He was a tad late, and had to catch up a bit. He was able to jump on, just barely. Some regulars remembered the dog from last time and smiled. Raphael landed on the roof of the trolley, and looked down into the seats to see Luiz. He smiled, and took a break on the trolley car. Luiz was slightly more nervous, hoping that that Raffy wasn't taking him where he thought he was. All he needed was another encounter of the bad bird kind. Luck, unfortunately, wasn't Luiz's specialty.
Luiz again heard the upbeat music, and looked apprehensive. He had to tell Raffy something, or else he'd make the mistake of taking him to the club he crashed. As the music got closer, Luiz got excruciatingly nervous. As Raphael jumped down, he motioned for Luiz to follow. Luiz jumped on a box and then to the ground. He followed Raphael, who was walking for Luiz's sake. "Well, it's now or never..." thought Luiz, and he spoke up.
"Raffy, I kinda need to explain something." said Luiz. "Oh, what is it?" said Raphael, slight concern in his voice. "Yeah, well, I think I've kinda been here before." said Luiz guilty. "One day I went explorin' and came to the club. As soon as I popped in though, everyone freaked out, and tried to get out." said Luiz, who looked extremely guilt ridden. "Oh Meu Amigo, why did you not stay, and try to explain yourself?" said Raphael, who knew this would need a bit more delicacy now, to get him in the club. "I tried man, but some birds attacked me, and shooed me away, before I could have a chance to do anything." said Luiz. "And I wanted to come back, but I was afraid ya know? The music was so awesome..." said Luiz dreamily.
"Wait.." said Raphael. "You're the one who crashed The Branch? Nico and Pedro said some giant, huge dog, the size of a Doberman," Raphael put his wings as far out as possible, to imply the size. "Attacked the club, but everyone got away..." Raphael started to laughed. "You're the bloodthirsty Doberman? Your not even close! They said..." Raphael paused between his laughter as he spoke. "That he could eat 5 birds in his mouth, had he gotten hungry!" As Raphael's laughing settled, he noticed Luiz looked down in the dumps. "Hey Amigo, don't worry! Nico and Pedro have a habit of exaggeration. Besides, I'm here this time, and I can explain everything. And if any bird tries to mess with you..." Raphael went into a fighting stance, and threw a few punches. "I'll take 'em out!" said Raphael. Luiz looked at Raffy and chuckled. "Aight man, I'm trusting you." said Luiz happily. "But, I prolly could rip yours and any birds throat's out. All of them." said Luiz seriously. Raphael looked at him nervously, and it was Luiz's time to laugh. "Ah man, I'm just messin' with you! You know I wouldn't do that...maybe." At the last word,said in a serious tone, Raphael and Luiz laughed together.
They made there way to The Branch entrance. "Hey Raffy, whats the name of this club?" said Luiz, realizing that he had no clue. "Oh, it's The Branch." said Raphael with a bit of fines. "Any bird, that's any bird will be here during Carnaval." said Raphael in a cheerful tone. They walked towards the flap. Raphael stood in front of the flap, and turned around. "Meu Amgio, perhaps its best if I announce you to the crowd, so this time they won't flee in terror." said Raphael with a slight smile. Luiz nodded. "Alright Raffy, do what you gots to do." Raphael thought to himself "Showtime." as he walked through the flap.
"Alright Meu Amigo's , I have an announcement to make!" said Raphael. "Who died and made you King of Carnaval?" said a voice, hidden somewhere in the crowd. Raphael sighed and rolled his eyes. He knew that voice, and it wasn't a pleasant one. "Jakov, I may not be king, but I can have a voice too you know..." said Raphael. Jakov came into the light, to confront his enemy. He was a Toco Toucan too, but was very different from Raphael. He had slightly darker feathers, and a darker colored beak. He also radiated a malevolent atmosphere, which contradicted Raphael's own friendly atmosphere. "I'm King, and yet people treat you like you won the title last year. Why is that?" said Jakov in a mean voice. "Maybe it's because I do not intimidate everyone I meet." said Raphael, in a mocking tone. He quickly moved past Jakov. "Anyways, I have a new friend I'd like to introduce to you. He love's Samba as much as us. And we love Samba right?" said Raphael, and the crowd exploded into a shout of agreement. "Well, just accept him as he is, and he won't bother any of you. Unless, of course, you wish to befriend him. In which case, you may actually like him. So without further delay, here is Luiz."
Luiz came in through the flap. Many gasps were heard as Luiz entered. Many were whispering, most likely commenting on how familiar the dog looked. Luiz walked forward and said "Um, hello." he said, plainly nervous. Raphael quickly came to his aid. "Do not worry Meu Amigo's. He may not be a bird, but he can sure Samba like one. So lets get a beat going!" And with that a beat kicked up, and despite the pitbull, the birds we're able to keep the party going. "Luiz, I need to go speak with some friends. You just relax, and do what you do best okay?" Luiz nodded, and started dancing with a ferocity Raphael hadn't seen before. He really loved this type of Samba, like no other apparently. Flying, looking back, he made his way backstage.
"Nico and Pedro, you got some explaining to do!" said Raphael in a strict voice. "What'd we do?" said Pedro, turning around. He was rehearsing with Nico. They were preparing to do a fan favorite, as was the usual. "Well, for one Pedro, Remember when that "Doberman" attacked?" said Raphael, putting air quotes on doberman. "Oh yeah man, it was horrible! He was gonna kill all of us!" said Pedro dramatically. "Yeah, and I swear he could fit 5 birds-" "In his mouth, I know." Said Raphael, finishing Nico's sentence. "You know, I met the actual dog that crashed the party." said Raphael. "And he isn't a doberman. Heck, he isn't even lethal." said Raphael. "Yeah right. I saw the blood lust in his eyes!" Pedro said, opening up his eyes wide, as if to put emphasis on this statement. "Oh really?" said the Toucan sarcastically. "Because he is dancing the club right now." "WHAT!" said Nico and Pedro at the same time, while rushing to clutch to each other. "Why'd you bring that maniac dog in, he's gonna kill us!" said Pedro. Raphael motioned for them to follow them, and they did hesitantly. He pulled back a flap to reveal the dance floor, and Luiz in the middle, the crowd cheering him on. He was jumping, rolling, and doing all sorts of dance moves. The crowd was eating him up. "Your right, he definitely looks like a Doberman, that can fit 5 birds in his mouth, and has blood lust in his eye's, now that I think about it." said Raphael, in a sarcastic tone. Both Pedro and Nico had they're mouths open.
Raphael shut them, and said to them. "Ever hear the expression, 'Never judge a book by it's cover'?" said the Toucan. "Man, I guess we just kinda freaked out eh Nico?" said Pedro chuckling. "Yeah, man." said Nico, as he continued to watch the pitbull. " Man, that dog has some moves!" said Nico excitedly. "Yeah.." said Pedro also amazed. "How much awesome you think his moves will get, when we play him a song?" said Nico, unsure if that was possible. "I don't know, but I can't wait to find out!" said Pedro. They started up the beat for Hot Wings, but before they sang, Pedro said "This is for our furry dance machine. You go Dog!"
There you go, Chapter 4! Much less conflict than originally intended, and for that I am sorry. I at least added my first OC. Jakov is a jerk, if you didn't know. I'll add more conflict in the next Chapter I promise. Also, I apologize for the long chapter, I was considering cutting this chapter into two, but I wanted to fit a lot of story in this chapter. Hope you enjoyed and stay tuned for next chapter. And please leave a review. :D Also w00t for Nico and Pedro!